MPI Machine Operator I

McWane Plant & Industrial•Houston, TX

12d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI) is seeking an experience Machine Operator to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Machine Operator is responsible for measuring, threading adjusting flange fit, and facing the flange on piece of ductile or steel pipe. Position will be required to use all types of manual machine tools such as lathes and threaders. Work also includes operation of the machines and crane to move pipe in and out of machining centers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent desired
Good with math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer
Ability to understand machinery processes

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with machinery is desired

Responsibilities

Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Clear Water Safety Management Program.
Advise management of any deviations from this program.
Identify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe
Place pipe in machine, center the pipe, and tighten for work.
After the pipe is in place, the operator will machine tapered threads into the pipe.
During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and correct taper.
After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe properly.
Applies glue on pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
For Threaders - Remove pipe from machine and move to next processing operation.
For Lathes – run the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush fit the flange onto the pipe
Operator I will work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3” to 6” in diameter, and lengths from 4 inches to 18 feet long.
Operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day
Team player, willingness to work when needed, help and volunteer across a variety of different machines
Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful
Regular full-time attendance is an essential function of the job
All other duties as assigned